Description

A sharp, sly spark of late nineteenth-century America, Betsey Bobbett follows a sharp-witted heroine navigating small-town pressure, family loyalties, and shifting gender roles with wit, warmth, and a moral bite. This drama blends the ache of domestic life with a keen social satire, unfolding a rural family drama set in an American small town. Marietta Holley's work offers a vivid portrait of its time while speaking with contemporary clarity to readers of dramatic fiction, public domain drama, and classic literature alike. It rewards casual readers seeking accessible, character-driven storytelling and librarians and classic-literature collectors seeking a window into English-speaking, public domain fiction. Historically, Betsey Bobbett holds a notable place in American drama, illustrating public attitudes, class tensions, and gender expectations with humour and insight. Alpha Editions brings this title back for today's and future generations, preserving the spirit while ensuring it resonates with modern sensibilities. It is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for public domain readers and traditionalists alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A vivid, timeless entry for English-speaking readers and newcomers to late nineteenth century America, inviting both the curious and the seasoned reader of rural social satire and domestic life critique.